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Michael Gallagher

NFL Writer

Michael Gallagher is a longtime sports journalist based out of Nashville with a decade of experience covering college football, mixed martial arts and prep sports plus the NFL and NHL — specifically the Tennessee Titans and Nashville Predators. He’s covered several notable sporting events including an AFC Championship game, a Stanley Cup Final, an NHL All-Star Game and an NHL Stadium Series. Some of his past bylines can be found at the Nashville Scene, SB Nation, The Hockey News and Fox Sports Knoxville. You can follow him on Twitter at @MGsports_

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NFL, NHL, College Football, MMA, Tennessee Titans, Nashville Predators

Ex-Bengals QB had good reason for choosing XFL over NFL

A fifth-round pick of the Bengals in the 2014 NFL Draft, McCarron also had stints with the Buffalo Bills, Las Vegas Raiders, Houston Texans and Atlanta Falcons. He had a 2-2 record as a starter in the NFL, passing for 1,173 yards, six touchdowns and three interceptions.

Three reasons to be optimistic about New York Jets

The New York Jets were one of the hottest teams in the NFL for the first two months of 2022, but in typical Jets fashion, the team came back down to earth in the winter months.

Three reasons to be optimistic about the New England Patriots

Year 3 of the post-Tom Brady era in New England didn’t go according to plan. The Patriots never had more than a two-game win streak, and they suffered bad losses to non-playoff teams like Chicago, Las Vegas and Green Bay.

Three reasons to be optimistic about the Miami Dolphins

The Dolphins return most of the starters from the No. 6-ranked offense in the NFL, and head coach Mike McDaniel has another offseason to play mad scientist with his roster.

Three reasons to be optimistic about the Buffalo Bills

The Buffalo Bills were the class of the AFC for much of the 2022 season. But after an uncharacteristically off game from quarterback Josh Allen, Buffalo had an early exit in the playoffs and an unexpected jump on the offseason.

Are the Giants eyeing Daniel Jones' replacement in the draft?

While the Giants and quarterback Daniel Jones are in a stalemate with contract negotiations, if no headway is made soon, New York could be forced to consider a contingency plan.

Latest CBS Sports mock draft has Colts trading up to No. 1 for surprising QB

The QB had a solid 2022 season, passing for 2,549 yards, 17 touchdowns and nine interceptions while rushing for 654 yards and nine more scores. But few people view him as the top QB prospects.

Former Bengals WR Chad Johnson admits to living at team facility for two years

Chad Johnson made millions of dollars during his 11-year NFL career, but the former Cincinnati Bengals star prided himself on living a cheap lifestyle during his playing days.

Could Cowboys make play for four-time Pro Bowler?

The Cowboys passing offense was lacking in 2022 after the departure of Amari Cooper. Could the team look to add a four-time Pro Bowler this offseason to give the passing game a boost?

Ex-Titan LenDale White said he wasn’t supposed to survive 2019 heart attack

Just four years ago, the former Titans running back suffered the kind of heart attack that most don’t survive.

Robert Griffin III: Raiders should call Patriots about Mac Jones trade

After cutting former second-round pick Derek Carr, the Raiders are in the market for a new starting quarterback, and former Griffin III believes he has a reasonable solution for them.

Cooper Kupp apparently in favor of a Rams-Robert Woods reunion

Robert Woods hadn’t been released but for one hour before a former teammate began recruiting him to come back to his former team.

Three reasons to be optimistic about the Minnesota Vikings

The Vikings went 4-2 against the NFC North, made its third playoff appearance in the last three years, and first-year head coach Kevin O’Connell was in the running for the NFL Coach of the Year award. Below are three additional reasons for the Vikings to be optimistic heading into 2023:

Three reasons to be optimistic about the Green Bay Packers

For as underwhelming as 2022 was for the Packers, there are still a few things to look forward to next season.

Three reasons to be optimistic about the Chicago Bears

Despite a three-win season and last-place finish in the NFC North, there’s plenty for the Chicago Bears to look forward to in Year 2 under head coach Matt Eberflus. 

Calvin Johnson encouraged by Lions exec personally reaching out to him

It’s no secret Johnson and the Lions have had a strained relationship since the former All-Pro receiver retired in 2015.

Three reasons to be optimistic about the Detroit Lions

The Lions won eight of their last 10 games and narrowly missed the playoffs. The team is clearly on an upward trajectory, giving fans in Motor City reason to get excited.

Insider: ‘Ship has sailed’ on Browns re-signing Pro Bowl DE

Since leaving the Texans in 2018, Clowney hasn’t stayed in one place for very long.

Bears named best fit for All-Pro free-agent running back

The Bears had the No. 1-ranked rushing offense in the NFL in 2022, and now they’re a reported frontrunner for the top free agent running back on the market.

Latest trade-back scenario has Ravens grabbing potential No. 1 WR

It’s no secret revamping the wide receiver room is at the top of the Baltimore Ravens offseason to-do list. And one insider believes he’s found a solution for the Ravens that not only lands them one of the top-graded wideouts in the 2023 draft class but also nets them extra draft capital.

Watch: Herm Edwards roasts ESPN for hyping up Cowboys

During a recent appearance on “First Take,” Edwards voiced his frustration with ESPN's seemingly never-ending affinity for the Cowboys, whom the network ranked sixth in its early 2023 NFL power rankings.

Three potential cuts for the Seattle Seahawks

Few teams are in better position this offseason than the Seattle Seahawks. With $31.34 million in cap space—sixth-most in the NFL—and the No. 5 and 20 overall picks in the draft, Seattle is primed to build off its surprising playoff season and add to an overachieving roster.

Three potential cuts for the San Francisco 49ers

While the 49ers aren’t exactly swimming in salary cap space (they’re just $8.16M under the cap), the good news is they don’t have many areas of need to address. 

Three potential cuts for the Los Angeles Rams

Years of playing fast and loose with draft picks and the salary cap have finally caught up to the Rams, who find themselves $15.02M over the cap in 2023.